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- Part number
- 6ES7232-4HA30-0XB0
- Model no
- SB 1232, AQ 1x12 bit
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SIMATIC S7-1200Siemens 6ES7232-4HA30-0XB0 SIMATIC S7-1200 SB 1232 1 AO 12-Bit PLC I/O Module
SIMATIC S7-1200 SB 1232 signal board, 1 analog output, ±10V DC or 0-20mA, 12-bit resolution.
Description
About the SB 1232, AQ 1x12 bit
About the SB 1232, AQ 1x12 bit
The Siemens 6ES7232-4HA30-0XB0 is a SIMATIC S7-1200 SB 1232 signal board that adds one analog output channel to a 1200-series CPU without consuming a rack slot. It switches between a ±10 V DC range at 12-bit resolution and a 0-20 mA range at 11-bit resolution, with load impedance down to 1000 Ω on voltage or up to 600 Ω on current, and mounts directly onto the front of compact CPUs like the 1212C or 1214C.
Certifications & Standards
- CE mark
- CSA approval
- UL approval
- cULus
- FM approval
- RCM
- KC approval
- Marine approval
Selection Notes
The SB 1232's output type is set per channel in software: use voltage mode for driving valve positioners or damper actuators at ±10 V DC and 12-bit resolution, or current mode for loop-style 0-20 mA wiring at 11-bit resolution. Because it occupies the signal-board slot on the CPU front instead of a DIN-rail position, it fits panels where a 1212C or 1214C needs exactly one extra analog output and a full SM 1232 module would be oversized for the job.
Applications
Single valve or damper actuator position commands, a variable-speed drive setpoint signal, or a standalone process instrument output on S7-1200 machines that need one analog channel added without expanding the rack.
Specification
Full specification
General information 1
| Product type designation | SB 1232, AQ 1x12 bit |
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Input current 1
| from backplane bus 5 V DC, typ. | 15 mA |
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Output voltage 1
| Power supply to the transmitters: Supply current, max. | 25 mA |
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Identification 10
| Part number | 6ES7232-4HA30-0XB0 |
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| Type designation | SB 1232, AQ 1x12 bit |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 6940408100435 |
| ETIM class | EC001420 |
| eCl@ss | 27242201 |
Power loss 1
| Power loss, typ. | 1.5 W |
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Analog inputs 1
| Number of analog inputs | 0 |
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Analog outputs 7
| Number of analog outputs | 1 |
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| Cycle time (all channels) max. | Voltage: 300 μS (R), 750 μS (1 uF) Current: 600 ms (1 mH); 2 ms (10 mH) |
| Output ranges, voltage: -10 V to +10 V | Yes |
| Output ranges, current: 0 to 20 mA | Yes |
| Load impedance (in rated range of output): with voltage outputs, min. | 1 000 Ω |
| Load impedance (in rated range of output): with current outputs, max. | 600 Ω |
| Cable length: shielded, max. | 100 m; shielded, twisted pair |
Analog value generation for the outputs 2
| Conversion principle | Differential |
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| Integration and conversion time/resolution per channel: Resolution with overrange (bit including sign), max. | 12 bit |
Errors/accuracies 1
| Temperature error (relative to output range), (+/-) | 25 °C ±0.5%, to 55 °C ±1% |
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Interrupts/diagnostics/status information 3
| Alarms | Yes |
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| Diagnostics function | Yes |
| Diagnostics indication LED: for status of the outputs | Yes |
Standards, approvals, certificates 8
| CE mark | Yes |
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| CSA approval | Yes |
| UL approval | Yes |
| cULus | Yes |
| FM approval | Yes |
| RCM (formerly C-TICK) | Yes |
| KC approval | Yes |
| Marine approval | Yes |
Ambient conditions 11
| Free fall: Fall height, max. | 0.3 m; five times, in product package |
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| Ambient temperature during operation: min. | -20 °C |
| Ambient temperature during operation: max. | 60 °C |
| Ambient temperature during operation: horizontal installation, min. | -20 °C |
| Ambient temperature during operation: vertical installation, min. | -20 °C |
| Ambient temperature during storage/transportation: min. | -40 °C |
| Ambient temperature during storage/transportation: max. | 70 °C |
| Air pressure acc. to IEC 60068-2-13: Storage/transport, min. | 660 hPa |
| Air pressure acc. to IEC 60068-2-13: Storage/transport, max. | 1 080 hPa |
| Relative humidity: Operation at 25 ℃ without condensation, max. | 95 % |
| Pollutant concentrations: SO2 at RH < 60% without condensation | S02: < 0.5 ppm; H2S: < 0.1 ppm; RH < 60 % condensation-free |
Mechanics/material 1
| Enclosure material (front): Plastic | Yes |
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Dimensions 3
| Width | 38 mm |
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| Height | 62 mm |
| Depth | 21 mm |
Weights 1
| Weight, approx. | 40 g |
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Logistics 6
| Net weight | 0.03 kg |
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| Country of origin | CN |
| Shipping weight | 0.53 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 13 Nov |
| Stock | In stock |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 01 Nov 2026
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Certifications
Certifications and standards
- CE
- UL
- CE mark
- CSA approval
- UL approval
- cULus
- FM approval
- RCM (formerly C-TICK)
- KC approval
- Marine approval
Quick answers
Questions about the SB 1232, AQ 1x12 bit
What is the HS code of SB 1232, AQ 1x12 bit for customs?
The tariff (HS) code on file for SB 1232, AQ 1x12 bit is 85389091.
What is the EAN of SB 1232, AQ 1x12 bit?
The EAN (GTIN) of SB 1232, AQ 1x12 bit is 6940408100435.
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SB 1232, AQ 1x12 bit ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival. Stock items are dispatched within 1–2 business days.
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